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Small Leaved Lime Hedging | Tilia cordata

Tall & tough screening hedge

Grown by Cameron

Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery

Bare Root Plant (5-7 per metre)

80-100cm inc. roots on arrival

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Small Leaved Lime Hedging
Tilia cordata

  • A narrow, column shaped deciduous native tree which grows vigorously even in woodland shade
  • Glossy green heart-shaped leaves with a pale underside and masses of sweet-smelling flowers in the spring which attract pollinating insects to your garden
  • This fully hardy, fast growing plant can reach a height of 25m but can easily be maintained at 1-5m
  • Grows well in any fertile soil and can cope with dappled shade
  • Can be grown as a screening tree and makes an excellent windbreak
  • Not suitable for a clipped hedge
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What to expect

Height on arrival

80-100cm inc. roots

Eventual height

25m

Eventual spread

8m+
Spreads 8m+ unless pruned

Flower colour

White
Fragrant, creamy white flowers in summer

Habit

Pyramidal
Grows in a pyramidal form when young, then upright-oval to pyramidal-rounded

Hardiness

Fully hardy
H6 - hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)

Spacing

5-7 plants per metre
Deciduous bare root hedging is generally planted in a double staggered row - we recommend: 5 to 7 plants per metre for small plants (under 1.2m) 3 to 5 plants per metre for medium height plants (1.2m to 1.5m) 3 plants per metre for tall plants (over 1.5m)

Will this grow in my garden?

Can I grow this in a pot?

While the Small Leaved Lime Hedging is primarily used for hedging, it can be kept in a large container (at least 50 litres) for its first few years.

How big does it get?

The Small Leaved Lime Hedging typically reaches a mature height of 10 to 15 metres and a spread of 8 to 10 metres.

How much sunlight does this need?

The Small Leaved Lime Hedging generally prefers full sun to partial shade, making it a versatile choice for various garden boundaries.

What kind of soil does this plant prefer?

The Small Leaved Lime Hedging is versatile and will grow well in most soil types, provided they are relatively well-drained.

How much watering does this plant need?

The Small Leaved Lime Hedging needs deep watering of about 25 to 50 millimetres per week during its establishment phase, after which it becomes more drought-tolerant.

Will this plant need pruning?

The Small Leaved Lime Hedging does not strictly need pruning, but can be lightly trimmed to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged wood.

How hardy is this plant?

Tilia cordata is extremely hardy with an RHS rating of H7, withstanding temperatures below -20°C and performing excellently across the UK.

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Meet Cameron

Putting shrubs in the starlight (and boy do they shine…)

Cameron is mad about plants, which is lucky, really, because he’s absolutely surrounded by them here at the nursery. Having studied at the Student Plant Unit at Pershore College, Cameron went on to compete at the Grand Finals for the 2022 Horticulturist of the Year Awards. With a team of dedicated growers on hand to help, Cameron utilises our industry-leading nursery (and the lovely, fertile conditions of the Cotswolds) to grow shrubs that aren’t just good-looking, they’re good-growing too.

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